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K725 GYG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,159 mi
Last recorded190,159 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK725 GYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 190,159 miles

extensive welding carried out to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Sep 2020 190,157 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

extensive welding carried out to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2020 190,071 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 190,069 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 187,217 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 184,781 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 182,661 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S Floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 179,122 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 172,178 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 165,847 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 159,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 153,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 152,223 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 146,687 miles

fuel cap stiff in operation

initial smoke test was high but settlrd down

nearside front seat belt webbing has been marked, on rear inwards facing seats only 1 seat belt per side has been fitted

offside rear axle chassis bump stop is missing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing area

Fail 25 Feb 2008 146,681 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brake judder on both rear wheels, [offside worse]

fuel cap stiff in operation

initial smoke test was high but settlrd down

nearside front seat belt webbing has been marked, on rear inwards facing seats only 1 seat belt per side has been fitted

offside rear axle chassis bump stop is missing

offside rear brake backplate seems damp with oil

slight play in offside front wheel bearing area

Pass 23 Feb 2007 139,173 miles

as per previous advisory sheet

Fail 23 Feb 2007 139,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

knock from underneath?

Pass 16 Feb 2006 128,416 miles

Slight leak nearside tractra joint.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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K725 GYG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K725 GYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K725 GYG registered?

K725 GYG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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